Autonomous vehicles (AVs) seem to be the solution for urban mobility today. For this reason, I would like to discuss its introduction in the Latin American context. In this region there are 68 urban areas with more than 1 million inhabitants. These 68 urban areas together account for more than 200 million inhabitants across 15 countries, bringing together 35% of the region's … [Read more...] about Challenges to the introduction and spread of autonomous vehicles in the Latin American metropolis
Light on the Seat for Two
Internet of Things (IoT) works in various parts of our lives and connects our daily life with various “things.” However, there is still a gap between people in our society, and there are vulnerable groups. How can this IoT technology be applied to connect the gap among people that exist in the transportation system and to help the mobility impaired? In this article, I would … [Read more...] about Light on the Seat for Two
Streets and public spaces: getting the most bang for your buck
If you think about public spaces, what comes to your mind? A quick google image search shows how public spaces are understood as a combination of squares, parks, sidewalks and other urban infrastructures. Public spaces are also perceived as areas populated by people walking, sitting, having a chat, playing and riding a bike. Streets, however, are understood at a different … [Read more...] about Streets and public spaces: getting the most bang for your buck
This is how the transport sector is being affected by climate change
Climate change and drug trafficking [are] the two main threats to stability and global security Danilo Medina, president of Republica Dominicana[1]. During his speech at the 73rd session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN), President Danilo Medina described climate change and drug trafficking as the two main threats to stability and global security. In both … [Read more...] about This is how the transport sector is being affected by climate change
The Future of Urban Mobility
Implications for Shared Urban Mobility for Latin American Countries Transportation is arguably experiencing its most transformative revolution since the introduction of the automobile. Concerns over climate change and equity are converging with dramatic technological advances. Although these changes – including shared mobility, automation, and electrification – are rapidly … [Read more...] about The Future of Urban Mobility